London Changing of the Guards Ceremony Private Walking Tour
Overview
Witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony and learn all about the famous red-suited guards of the British Royal Family. Extended options: explore the Westminster district and visit the majestic Westminster Abbey.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description of the options carefully as each option includes a different program:
2-hour: Changing of the Guards Ceremony
Choose this option to witness the Changing of Guards Ceremony at the Buckingham Palace (tickets to the palace are not included, tour only from the outside).
3-hour: Changing of the Guards & City of Westminster
Choose this option to witness the Changing of Guards Ceremony at the Buckingham Palace (palace tickets not included), and explore the highlights of the City of Westminster.
4-hour: Changing of the Guards, City of Westminster & Abbey
Choose this option to witness the Changing of Guards Ceremony, explore the City of Westminster, and visit the Westminster Abbey.
What's Included
- Tour of the City of Westminster (3 and 4-hour options only)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Westminster Abbey (4-hour option only)
- Private Tour of the Changing of the Guards, the City of Westminster and Westminster Abbey -
- View of the Changing of Guards ceremony (all options)
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who speaks fluently in a chosen language
- Tour of the City of Westminster (in 2-hour option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Westminster Abbey (in 2 and 3-hour options)
Meeting Location
Waterloo Place
St. James's, London SW1Y 4AN, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
6 Waterloo Pl
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Buckingham Palace
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Admiralty Arch
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Victoria Memorial
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint Margaret's Church on Parliament Square
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Big Ben
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Prince of Wales at Merton (Pass By)
Westminster Abbey
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions included in the itinerary depends on the selected option. Sightseeing in the City of Westminster and tickets to the Westminster Abbey are not included in a 2-hour tour.
- 4-hour tour: due to abbey regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-20 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Westminster Abbey are reserved for a specific time slot, so it's important to arrive at the meeting point on time. You will save time by skipping the line at the ticket office.
- Guided tours inside the churches during mass and special events (such as scheduled concerts) are limited, therefore the guide may provide all information outside.
- Please note that the ceremony may be canceled last minute for reasons beyond our control. In this case you will not see the changing of the guards, but you will follow the royal route to the gates of Buckingham Palace
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the London Changing of the Guards Ceremony Private Walking Tour?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025
Additional Info
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